You’ll need
Certifications
✓Must successfully pass an AHCA Level 2 screening for this position:
Education
✓High School diploma, or its equivalent.
✓If no college experience must have at least one year of Behavioral Health experience in an inpatient psychiatric or addiction medicine setting or experience as a CNA, EMT or equivalent in a related medical setting.
Minimum 1 year college experience in Behavioral Health, Allied Health, Psychology, Social Sciences or related field. preferred
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About the role
In the this role the Mental Health Specialist will perform the following job duties under the direction of the Registered Nurse and in accordance with established policies, procedures, and guidelines:
What you’ll do
In the this roleIn the this role the Mental Health Specialist will perform the following job duties under the direction of the Registered Nurse and in accordance with established policies, procedures, and guidelines:
Provide patient care servicesProvide patient care services to individuals with psychiatric and substance abuse disorders within an interdisciplinary team model
Interventions include physical andInterventions include physical and psychosocial activities
Provide a variety ofProvide a variety of direct patient care activities, including assisting with ADL care, monitoring of vital signs, and specimen collection
Provide positive interactions andProvide positive interactions and a safe environment, engages in therapeutic activities, and assists therapist with programming